A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8474669 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86378310 epoch_slot_no: 237510 block_no: 8474492 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 88279 time: 2023-03-04 15:43:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x509a57144497b07bdb32650a785fe4da4ef8a25a027b46fa11ba5b2a4ed86f60Block Operator
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